KeelBug Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I'm on 48k on my first year of employment from dropping out of my shite TAFE course. Plans down the road to go for CCNA and one or two MS certs as needed but at the moment im cruising by with no bits of paper just proven experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swathe Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Yeah i did some tafe but find I didn't learn much there. I start all my courses this month some time and I will be getting a pay rise too yay! Although it's online based seeklearning.com has some good deal going atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothCriminal Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Well, what employers have told me is I get 65k + with degree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeelBug Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Depends what line of work you're looking to get into and if you're hunting for a specific employer. Sure degrees look all shiny on your CV but most places give more credit for being actually competent in doing the work rather than having studied on how to theoretically get the job done. Particular certifications do pretty much guarantee a nice pay package like CCNAs and more specialised things as they can be hard to come by. The particular job you're referring to might guarantee 65k but im sure they would rather hire people who have experience as well as the bit of paper, don't be scared to start lower and work your way up :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothCriminal Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Depends what line of work you're looking to get into and if you're hunting for a specific employer. Sure degrees look all shiny on your CV but most places give more credit for being actually competent in doing the work rather than having studied on how to theoretically get the job done. Particular certifications do pretty much guarantee a nice pay package like CCNAs and more specialised things as they can be hard to come by. The particular job you're referring to might guarantee 65k but im sure they would rather hire people who have experience as well as the bit of paper, don't be scared to start lower and work your way up :). Degrees don't just mean theoretical knowledge. At certain schools they might, but more and more universities are starting to deliver hands on experience (such as the one I am going to). We have loads of switches, routers, servers, mobile devices, and even a supercomputer to have labs with, and develop hands on experience with. And if you graduate with no experience what so ever, you are probably doing something wrong to begin with. Internships are essential to your college experience. I am only a freshman at college, and I have already had many offers for internships, and already have two summers of full time IT experience... And you are right, certain jobs/employers will offer more money than others. Also, certain degrees will offer you more money than others. For instance a degree in CS for a networking job will land you less money than a degree in Network Engineering will get you for that same job. Just as certain certs will get you different amounts of money. If you truly want to have a good resume, go to college, work over summers in internships (this will also almost guarantee you a job after college), and get those Certs in your spare time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothCriminal Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 woops... double posted there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deveant Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Seek have places up atm, for people with CS base rate 73k no exp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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